Back in my apprentice days, I had to cut a circle with a hand saw and let's just say it wasn't round, lol.

My living room went from clinic bright to movie night ready with a new dimmer

The ceiling lights felt like an office, so I decided to swap in a dimmer switch. I took my time, turned off the breaker, and followed the wiring diagram step by step. What's a simple swap that made a room way more usable for you?

Jury-rigging a chair lift with spare elevator parts

My grandma needed a way up the stairs, so I built a simple lift using old door operators and a motor from the shop. The alignment was off by a few mm, and it took ages to tweak. Now it runs ok, but I'm wondering about code stuff for DIY jobs. What do you all think?